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St. Albert
the Great Parish
“O taste and see that the Lord is
good” Ps 34.8
10
Prestwick Drive SE, Calgary, AB, Canada T2Z 4J6
Phone:
403 257 6054 Fax: 403 257 6072
Charitable
Registration Number 107909939 RR0084
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22nd SUNDAY
IN ORDINARY TIME
1st Reading: Sirach 3.17-20, 28-29
2nd Reading: Hebrews 12.18-19, 22-24a
Gospel: Luke 14.1, 7-14
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Today’s
readings remind us of a chief virtue that characterizes the Christian
steward: humility. This is a virtue that is widely thought of
as a form of self-abasement. That understanding, however, is
off the mark. Humility is simply the awareness of who (and
Whose) we truly are.
On one hand, we are children of the Most High God who loved us into
existence and who, by virtue of our Baptism, have the Holy Trinity
dwelling within us. On the other hand, we are children who are
completely dependent on God for our existence and for every breath we
take.
Our Lord speaks of true humility in our Gospel passage from Luke,
telling the parable of the guests invited to a wedding banquet and
instructing us not to seek a place of honor at the banquet table,
lest a more distinguished guest arrives and we are asked to move to a
lower place.
Jesus has much more in mind here than an etiquette lesson. He
is reminding us that all glory belongs to God. The visual image
He offers in having to slink down to a lower seat at the table points
out how silly we are when we forget to give God the credit for our
blessings and talents.
On the other hand, when we live in humility — recognizing that all we
have is a gift from God and using those gifts to serve Him and others
— then God “exalts” us by filling us with even more of Himself and
His grace.
Jesus goes on to encourage us to serve and share our blessings with
people facing circumstances that would make it impossible for them to
offer us any worldly advantage or prestige — “the poor, the crippled,
the lame.”
Our attitude and how we serve and share should be centered on true
humility — recognizing that we are all “little” ones in the eyes of
God. We are all His children; brothers and sisters invited to
our Father’s heavenly banquet.
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Tue,
Aug 30 @ 9:00 am
Frank & Carla Jane Romeo (INT)
Tue, Aug 30 @ 6:30 pm
Sebastian Ayoung (INT)
Wed, Aug 31 @ 9:00 am O'Dwyer
Family (INT)
Wed, Aug 31 @ 6:30 pm
Concepcion & Felipe Dalman (RIP)
Thu, Sep 1 @ 9:00 am
Andrews Family (INT)
Thu, Sep 1 @ 6:30 pm
Abraham & Cosmelita Romero (RIP)
Fri, Sep 2 @ 9:00 am
Ed Antonishyn (RIP)
Fri, Sep 2 @ 6:30 pm
Imelda McDonald (INT)
Sat, Sep 3 @ 9:00 am
Rod McCormick (RIP)
Sat, Sep 3 @ 5:00 pm
Irimeo Estoque (RIP)
Sun, Sep 4 @ 9:00 am
Joshua Eway (INT)
Sun, Sep 4 @ 11:00 am St.
Albert the Great Community (INT)
Sun, Sep 4 @ 5:00 pm
Charles Altura (INT)
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CHILDREN'S LITURGY - RESUMES SEP 17
We
are pleased to announce Children's Liturgy will be coming back
starting September 17, 2022. We will begin registering children
after all Masses this weekend. We are also looking for more
volunteers as we continue to rebuild from pandemic. Volunteers for
children's ministries are required to be registered with the parish
for at least 1 year, provide 3 reference checks and be willing to
submit a police background check. If you feel called to this
ministry please contact Carly at stalbertschildrensliturgy@gmail.com
for more information.
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
St.
Albert the Great St. Vincent de Paul needs jam and dish detergent. Please
drop your donations in the St. Vincent de Paul box in the Narthex.
Thank you for your support!
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SUMMER2INSPIRE WITH ACCESS52
If
you are going into grade 8 - grade 12, Summer2Inspire
by Access52 is here to motivate, challenge and inspire you! Space
is limited, so feel free to sign up for one or all of our upcoming
events. There is no
cost to attend, however, donations are welcome.
Join all or any of the sessions below (Tuesdays, 6 to 9 pm)
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BEREAVEMENT:
SUPPORT & CARE TRAINING
The
Diocese of Calgary is offering a training opportunity in providing
bereavement support and care. This workshop is offered to those who
are involved in the Pastoral Care Ministry in their parishes, and/or
for those desiring to be better equipped in accompanying those
dealing with grief and loss.
Topics
to be explored include: What is grief and mourning and how it impacts
our whole being; Grief as a spiritual journey; How the parish
community can assist a grieving person; Practical ideas for a
successful parish bereavement ministry.
- When/where: Saturday, Oct. 1 from
9:30 am to 12:30 pm at St. Luke's
(1566 Northmount Drive NW, Calgary).
- Register online here or by
contacting Sr. Mariflor at 403-218-5521. Please register
by Sep.
26.
- For more information, visit: catholicyyc.ca/pastora...
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SPECIAL GIFT
FOR YOUR ELDERLY LOVED ONES
Sacred
artist Debbie Thompson Wilson has created a beautiful print of Saints
Anna and Joachim for World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, and
50 limited edition high quality prints will be available to give
away.
Get it free for your elderly loved
one(s):
- Submit a photo from your visit with an
elderly loved one (grandparent(s) or elderly in
community/parish) taking
place in July or August 2022. Please
submit photo by
Aug 31 via email to info@catholicyyc.ca
(with caption, address, phone, and parish name), or submit online
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There
are a number of employment opportunities that are currently available
in the Diocese of Calgary and beyond.
- Assistant Care Coordinator (FT) - Elizabeth
House
- NEW - Administrative Assistant (PT) - St.
Thomas Moore, Calgary
- Sacrament Preparation Coordinator (PT) - St.
Luke's, Calgary
- Administrative Assistant/Bookeeper (FT) - St.
Mary's, Brooks
- Executive Director - St. Therese Institute,
Bruno, SK
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RESUMING SIT-DOWN DINNERS INFO
SESSION
After
two years of providing care packages to our guests during the time of
the pandemic, Feed
the Hungry is ready to resume hosting sit-down
dinners for its guests with a Thanksgiving Dinner on Sunday, October
9, 2022.
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CATECHIST TRAINING FOR THE
CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (CGS)
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
(CGS) is a unique program for bringing Christ to the 3-6 year old
child. This Catechist weeklong program will be held at St.
Peter's Parish in Calgary. The CGS catechist training is a
wonderful way to learn your own Catholic faith in order to proclaim
it to the youngest members of our parish and community. The
catechist course runs from Sept. 9-15, 2022.
- For more information or to register for the
Catechist training workshop, contact Paula Sabatini at cgscalgary@gmail.com
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RETROVAILLE WEEKEND FOR STRUGGLING
COUPLES
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The
Retrovaille program is for married couples facing difficult
challenges in their relationship. A Christian marriage program,
Catholic in origin, where couples of all faiths or no faith
background are encouraged to attend. A weekend away, designed
to give your marriage a chance. This program have helped tens
of thousands married couples as it offers tools needed to rediscover
a loving marriage. Follow-up sessions will be provided after
the weekend.
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DROP OFF
USED BOOKS TO HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH
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ANGELS ON HIGH HIKE & CAMPING
WEEKEND
Angels on High is an exciting
outdoors adventure consisting of priests and community members with a
goal to raise funds used to help build St. Gabriel the Archangel
Catholic Church building in Chestermere.
This year Angels on High will be hiking and
camping in Kananaskis Country from Sep. 16 to 18 (hike on Sep.
17). Outdoor Mass will be offered on Sunday, Sep. 18 at 8 am at
the campground.
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Resources & Announcements
- 22nd
Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Who
Is Being Carefully Watched?
We all know what it is like to be scrutinized by prying eyes
and nosey noses. We might be tempted to bloat ourselves
up to look better, to garner the praise and esteem of
others. Jesus preaches some different behaviour today.
Don’t seek the exalted places. Care for the poor,
the cripple, the lame, the blind.
- What tempts me to
feed my ego?
- What can I learn by
watching those who are humble?
- What mercy work
will I do to care for the sick and poor this week?
(Source: Diocese of Springfield)
- Resources
for children
- Kid's
challenge this week: In
this Sunday's Gospel, Jesus talks
about doing good deeds for others and expecting nothing in
return. We build up the Kingdom of God when we give in
this way. This week let us pray and make cards for
children who are sick in the hospital, or those in your
community or family. (Source:
Sunday Connection)
- August/September 2022
Calendar Highlights
- Pope
Francis calls for attention to the "mortal danger"
facing Somalia | At the end of
the recitation of the Angelus, the Pope’s thoughts turn to the
population of Somalia and neighbouring countries, grappling with
a serious humanitarian crisis also linked to an unprecedented
drought. “Starvation is now haunting the entire
country. We are seeing more and more families forced
to leave everything behind because there is literally no water
or food left in their villages." Read more
- The
Passion of John the Baptist (Aug 29)
Local legends claim that St. John was put to death at about the
time of the Pasch, a year before Christ’s Passion, but the feast
of his death is kept today, the anniversary of the finding of
his head at Emesa in Syria in 452. Read more
- St.
Gregory (Feast day Sep. 3) and God's decision
Perhaps the greatest spiritual lesson for us in the witness of
St. Gregory is discerned in his vocation. Gregory
correctly discerned that the Lord had chosen him for monastic
life, but God would beckon Gregory beyond his own expectations
in regards to how his vocation would serve the Lord’s will and
purposes. Read more
- Smudging
and Catholic Liturgy with Fr. Cristino Bouvette
A debrief with Fr. Cristino Bouvette on
the Papal Visit liturgies. Learn about the elements of
indigenous inculturation seen, like smudging and praying in the
four directions. Listen to podcast
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